Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the economic center of both the Ivory Coast and of the whole region, including Burkina Faso and former official capital of Ivory Coast. Abidjan is a unique city in Africa. Its nicknames, such as "Manhattan of the tropics", "Small Manhattan" or "Pearl of the lagoons", explain the city's unpredictable and triumphant image.
Arrecife, Canary Islands
Arrecife is a city in the Canary Islands (Spain) situated in the centre-east of the island of Lanzarote, of which it has been the capital since 1852. Its name originates from the abundance of reefs and islets along the coast (Arrecife means 'reef' in Spanish), which form a magnificent sea front promenade and provide many natural harbours. The main Shopping street, Castillo y Leon (AKA Calle Real), hosts a wide variety of shops and cafes. Some of the most noteworthy places to visit are the El Charco de San Gines, a salt-water lagoon in the city centre, the Castles of San Jose and San Gabriel.
Barcelona, Spain
Famous for its unique atmosphere and cultural interest, Barcelona is one of the most vivid cities in Europe. Stroll along Las Ramblas, explore the cobbled streets of the Gothic section or visit the unfinished masterpiece of Gaudí, the Sagrada Familia. Alternatively, go on a bike tour through the old town and along the beach. Go for a walk in the park Guell Gaudi, a truly amazing oasis of plants, trees and buildings. Do not miss the Picasso Gallery, with more than 2000 works of the artist.
Cape Town
Cape Town - The city of Cape of Good Hope, the point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. A city with incredible natural beauty, a mosaic of nationalities and cultures, a varied landscape, with skyscrapers and huge shopping centers, with beautiful buildings of colonial architecture and aristocratic neighborhoods with quaint streets full of tall trees. The city's port is one of the largest trade ports in the world.
Dakar. Senegal
Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cape Verde Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland. Attractions in Dakar include Dakar Grand Mosque (built in 1964), Dakar Cathedral, Gorée Island, the Museum of West African culture and the Parc de Hann, aka the Senegal Zoo.
Mindelo, Cape Verde
The charming colonial buildings,cobbled streets,numerous,cafes and restaurants and great night-life make Mindelo a great place to visit.
Mindelo is Cape Verde's cultural capital and has,by for,the most attractive city centre in Cape Verde Islands.The charming colonial buildings,cobbled streets,numerous,cafes and restaurants and great night-life make Mindelo a great place to visit.While the centre is lively and attractive the outskirts of the city are less so with half-finishes and un-rendered breeze block buildings demonstrating the economic reality for most Cape-Verdeans.
Tenerife (Canary Islands), Spain
Cool forests, beautiful botanical gardens, volcanic landscapes and towering mountains. The unique diversity of Tenerife means that you can walk in endless forests, swim in the Atlantic, lie on golden beaches and climb the snowy mountains, all in the same day. Find your way among the eucalyptus and pine forest Esperanza to explore strange volcanic landscapes, special rock formations and tall mountain of Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain.
Takoradi, Ghana
Takoradi lies on the south-western coast of Ghana, and is the smallest half of the twin city Sekondi-Takoradi, which is the capital of the Western Region. Takoradi is famous for attractive beaches, historic edifices and factories. There is a wide range of hotels and restaurants on offer. Takoradi Technical Institute houses a Fabrication laboratory, equipped by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which is the first of its kind in Africa.
Sao Tome, Principe
Sao Tome is the larger of the two islands that make up Sao Tome and Principe, in the Atlantic Ocean. The entire island of Sao Tome is volcanic and most of the lava erupted in the last million years has been basalt. The younger dated rock on the island is about 100,000 years old. The main products produced are cocoa, coffee, copra and palm oil.
Lome, Togo
Lome is the capital and largest city of Togo. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, Lomé is the country's administrative and industrial center and its chief port. The city exports coffee, cocoa, copra, and palm kernels. It also has an oil refinery. Notable landmarks in the city include Lome Grand Market, the Togo National Museum in the Palais de Congres, a fetish (voodoo) market, Lome Cathedral and beaches. The city of Lome is a typical African city in the sense that many styles, influences, and traditions are mixed. The landscape combines red earth, with grand boulevards and large squares, green gardens and colourful houses.
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. Walvis Bay contains open spaces, scenic beauty and unique marine and plant life. It is well suited for the outdoor lifestyle, boasting sports such as sandboarding, kiting, surfing, swimming, angling, sailing, golf and other indoor and outdoor sport codes.
